Frequently asked questions
The cotton dhurries from Kalāvilāsa do not bleed colour when they are washed with cold water using a mild detergent like Ezee or Genteel.
The wool dhurries from Kalāvilāsa do not bleed colour when they are washed with a pH-balanced shampoo and a soft-bristled brush.
When placed outdoors, dhurries gather more dust than when they are indoors. Cotton dhurries, which can be easily maintained at home, are better suited for outdoors usage. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight will result in fading of the colours of the dhurrie.
In general, we don’t advise you to wash a dhurrie in the machine. However, you can wash a small cotton dhurrie measuring 2ft x 3ft in the gentle wash cycle without the spin dry phase.
Neither. They can cause irreversible damage to the dhurrie. Instead, find a service provider who will hand-wash the dhurrie with a pH-balanced shampoo or a mild detergent like Ezee. While the cotton dhurrie can be cleaned with a hard brush, use a soft-bristled brush for the wool dhurrie.
- Regularly vacuum the dhurrie to remove the dirt and grime.
- Once or twice a month is adequate, depending on how heavily the dhurrie is used.
- Reverse the dhurrie once every six months to ensure even wear over time. The design is identical on both sides.
- Wash the dhurrie once every year or two.
Using a kitchen towel, blot the spill until it is dry. Use 3M’s Scotchgard™ Fabric & Carpet Cleaner if the stain persists. If nothing works, write to us and we will surely help you.
Depending on the amount of hairs shed by the pet, you can either shake the dhurrie every day, or vacuum it to remove the pet hair.
